Colossians
Chapter 3
So then, if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Set your mind on the things above, not on earthly things.
For you have died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
When Christ, who is your life, appears, you also will appear with him in glory.
Therefore, eliminate what is earthly in your life, such as immorality, impurity, inordinate passions, wicked desires, and greed, which is a form of idol worship.
These are the things that provoke God’s anger.
For a time, you followed this way and lived in disorder.
Well then, reject all of that: anger, evil intentions, malice; and let no abusive words come from your lips
Do not lie to one another. You have been stripped of the old self and its way of thinking;
to put on the new self, which is being renewed and aims to reach perfect knowledge and the likeness of its Creator.
There is no distinction between Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, foreigner, slave or free—for Christ is all and in all.
Clothe yourselves, then, as is fitting for God’s chosen people, holy and beloved by him. Put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience
to bear with one another and forgive whenever there is an opportunity. As the Lord has forgiven you, forgive one another.
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
May the peace of Christ overflow in your hearts; for this purpose, you were called to be one body. And be thankful.
Let the word of God dwell in you richly. Teach and admonish one another with wisdom. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spontaneous praise to God
And whatever you do or say, do it in the Name of Jesus the Lord, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord.
Husbands, love your wives and do not become angry with them.
Children, obey your parents in everything, because that pleases the Lord.
Parents, do not be too harsh on your children, or they may become discouraged.
Servants, obey your masters in everything—not only when they are watching to please them, but sincerely, out of respect for the Lord.
Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly, as if working for the Lord rather than for people
Remember that the Lord will reward you with the inheritance. You are servants, but your true Master is Christ.
Anyone who does wrong will be paid back for their actions, because God shows no favoritism.